The rise of the Male Feminist: a call to arms Boy, where would you be without yo’ wimmin’? You have a mother who nurtures you; girl friends who enrich your character and add value to your understanding of the world; probably a sister, or a wife who teaches you what it means to be a part of a family. In the work place you are surrounded by tigresses and lionesses: women who make things happen whilst boys like you sit back...

Photos by Adele Maglalang The Philippine Business Council of Abu Dhabi held a female empowerment-inspired event on the 16th of April. Sponsored by Ayala Land International in cooperation with the Dusit Thani Hotel-Abu Dhabi, and attended by Philippine Ambassador to the UAE Grace Relucio-Princesa, the event dubbed as Tess Closet opened a window of discussion to help guests feel confident about their fashion by choosing clothes that are...

By Excel V. Dyquiangco She wears the pants in the family; he stays home and takes care of the kids and occasionally folds pants. How do they make things work? Excel V. Dyquiangco introduces us to two couples who are managing the reversal of roles. In the traditional family picture, the husband is the breadwinner of the family. He works. He toils. He labors. He brings home the bacon. The wife works, toils and labors but at home...

Filipina Empowerment: Women at the Top of their Game by Nephele Kirong Across three different countries and various fields, these Filipinas are enjoying the view from the top. In a world still dominated by men in the boardroom and the upper echelons of most organizations, three Filipinas stand out to show that they can hold their own. These three women are at the forefront of a shift to more egalitarian workplace where there is no...

Dubai, UAE – The free for women-only event, “Day of Sisterhood”, saw a successful end to a day filled with activities dedicated to female empowerment and self-improvement. More than 600 Filipinas gathered at the Almas Tower Ballroom in Jumeirah Lakes Towers last Friday, April 12, 2013, in no-holds barred discussions of women’s issues. The event hoped to establish ties among Filipinas in the region, and ultimately cultivate a...

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From the Middle East to the rest of the world, IllustradoLife shares the stories of Filipinos expats from around the world, providing a global venue championing the world class Filipino. IllustradoLife features articles on fashion and beauty, travel, lifestyle, business, events and other topics of interest to the international Filipino community from its mother publication, Illustrado Magazine.